Quick Info
| Profession | Media executive |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/02/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Bob Iger
20/10/2026
Bob Iger announced a new memoir, titled One Last Time: Managing Crisis and Building Resilience at Disney, co-written with Dan Schwerin. The book focuses on his 2022 return as Disney CEO and is scheduled for release by Random House on 02/03/2027. It is a follow-up to his earlier account of his time running the company.
18/03/2026
Bob Iger formally handed over the Disney CEO role at the company's 2026 shareholders meeting, ending his second stint as chief executive. He passed the position to Josh D'Amaro, formerly the head of Disney's parks, cruises and consumer products division. The changeover followed a prolonged succession process overseen by the board.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American media executive who led The Walt Disney Company for most of two decades, serving as president, chairman and chief executive. |
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| Active Years | 1972–present |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor of Science, Ithaca College |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Previous Spouse | Susan Iger (m. 1977; div. 1994) |
| Current Spouse | Willow Bay (m. 1995) |
Relationships & More
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| Advisory Role | Advisor to Thrive Capital |
Family
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| Children | 4 | ||
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Career
| Disney Presidency | January 24, 2000 |
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| Disney CEO Appointment | October 1, 2005 |
| Disney Chairman | March 2012 |
| Retirement from Disney (first) | December 31, 2021 |
| Return as CEO | November 20, 2022 |
| Succeeded By | Josh D'Amaro |
| Succession Date | 18/03/2026 |
| Post-Succession Role | Senior Advisor and Disney Board member until retirement on 31/12/2026 |
| Awards | Disney Legends |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Disney's board extended his contract in July 2023 through 2026. | |
| 2. He was succeeded as Disney CEO by Josh D'Amaro, announced in February 2026 and effective 18/03/2026. | |
| 3. He returned as Disney CEO in 2022 after his hand-picked successor, Bob Chapek, was dismissed. |
